Daisy
Female nameEnglish
✨ Meaning
Daisy comes from the Old English 'dæges eage,' meaning day's eye, because the flower opens its petals at sunrise and closes them at dusk. Few names contain such a precise and observant piece of natural history. The daisy itself is the most ordinary of flowers, growing in any patch of grass, and the name shares that unpretentious cheerfulness.
🌍 Origin
Daisy was used in the nineteenth century as a nickname for Margaret, because the French word for the oxeye daisy is marguerite, and it soon became independent. It was a Victorian and Edwardian favourite, faded mid-century, and returned strongly in Britain and Australia from the 1990s. It is now among the best-established of the botanical names.
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⭐ Famous People Named Daisy
- Daisy Ridley
- Daisy Edgar-Jones
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Daisy mean?
Daisy means 'day's eye,' from the Old English 'dæges eage,' because the flower opens at dawn and closes at dusk.
Is Daisy short for Margaret?
It was originally used that way, because the French name for the flower is marguerite. Today Daisy stands entirely on its own.
Where is Daisy most popular?
It is especially well established in Britain and Australia, and is in steady use in the United States.